NDLEA Commandant proposes mandatory drug tests during university admissions to address drug use among Nigerian students, particularly females.

NDLEA Commandant for Kwara State, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, calls for mandatory drug tests during university admission in Nigeria to tackle the rising drug use among students, especially females. A 2018 survey reveals 14.3 million people use drugs in Nigeria, with one out of four drug users being female. Abiola-Popoola also emphasizes collaboration with traditional rulers in combating drug trafficking and misuse.

August 19, 2024
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